Circuit Description
The DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage diagnostic monitors the fuel tank pressure sensor voltage. The evaporative emission (EVAP) control system prevents the emission of the fuel vapors. The fuel vapor generated in the fuel tank while driving or idling enters the EVAP canister where a charcoal element absorbs and stores the fuel vapor. When certain engine operating conditions are met the powertrain control module (PCM) purges the EVAP canister of stored vapors by turning ON the EVAP canister purge valve.
Emissions laws require that the PCM detect any leakage within the EVAP system. The PCM monitors the EVAP system for leaks by controlling and observing the vapor pressures in the EVAP system. The FTP sensor is used to detect any unexpected pressure in the EVAP system. The PCM supplies a 5-volt reference and an electrical ground to the FTP sensor. The FTP sensor contains a silicon based chip that changes electrical resistance when pressure is applied. The sensor converts the positive or the negative pressure into an electrical signal and sends the signal to the PCM.
Fuel Tank Vapor Space | FTP mmHg | FTP Signal Voltage |
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Pressure | Positive Value | High |
No Pressure | Near Zero | 3.0-3.6V |
Vacuum | Negative Value | Low |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The difference between the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is less than 12°C (54°F) at engine start. |
| • | The ECT and the IAT are between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F) at engine start. |
| • | DTC P0453 runs once per drive cycle when the above conditions have been met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The FTP sensor signal indicates less than 15 mm Hg (8.0 in H2O) for 7 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 2 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs with the fault active. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information is stored in the Freeze Frame buffer. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The MIL turns OFF after 3 consecutively passing trips without a fault present. |
| • | A History DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault. |
| • | Use the scan tool Clear DTC Information function. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | If a DTC P0453 is intermittent, road test the vehicle while observing the fuel tank pressure sensor with a scan tool. A momentary reading of 15.0 mm Hg (8 in H2O) or more may indicate an open in the sensor input or ground circuit. |
| • | If a DTC P0453 is intermittent, driving the vehicle under the conditions outlined in the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) section can verify whether the fault is present. Refer to Inspection/Maintenance Evaporative Emission System Set . |
| • | The EVAP system diagnostic can be monitored on the scan tool under the I/M System Information selection. When the EVAP test displays a YES status, indicating that the system diagnostic is completed, check for DTC P0453 in the Last Test Failed screen of the scan tool. If there is no DTC P0453 displayed the EVAP system diagnostic has run and passed, indicating that no malfunction was present this time. DTCs MUST be cleared in order to view the Current Status of the system diagnostics being performed. Do not forget that the I/M System Information tests only indicate that the test has run, not if the test passed or failed. The Last Test Failed screen must be checked for related DTCs in order to determine the outcome of the diagnostic test involved. |
| • | An intermittent malfunction may be caused by a fault in the sensor electrical circuit. Inspect the wiring harness and the components for an intermittent condition. Refer to Intermittent Conditions . |
| • | Repair any electrical circuit faults that were found. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
| • | The information included in the Freeze Frame data can be useful in determining the vehicle operating conditions when the DTC first set. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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The Diagnostic System Check- Engine Controls prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the Freeze Frame data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. The information is then stored in the scan tool for later reference.
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This step determines if a FTP sensor malfunction is present. The input signal of the FTP sensor should indicate atmospheric pressure with the fuel tank filler cap removed. The fuel tank pressure sensor will vary with atmospheric pressure. A typical pressure at sea level is between 0.0-0.99 mm Hg (0.0-0.5 in H2O).
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The FTP sensor signal circuit carries a 5 volt bias that can be measured with the DMM. If the measured voltage is near zero there is an open or a faulty PCM.
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This step checks for an open in the FTP sensor ground circuit.
This step checks for an open in the FTP sensor ground circuit.
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The EVAP system diagnostic can be monitored on the scan tool under the I/M System Information selection. When the EVAP test displays a YES status, indicating that the system diagnostic is completed, check for DTC P0453 in the Last Test Failed screen of the scan tool. If there is no DTC P0453 displayed the EVAP system diagnostic has run and passed, indicating that no malfunction was present this time. DTCs MUST be cleared in order to view the Current Status of the system diagnostics being performed. Do not forget that the I/M System Information tests only indicate that the test has run, not if the test passed or failed. The Last Test Failed screen must be checked for related DTCs in order to determine the outcome of the diagnostic test involved.
This step checks for an open in the FTP sensor ground circuit.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | ||
Is the FTP sensor within the specified range? | 0.0-0.99 mm Hg (0.0-0.5 in H2O) | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |
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Did DTC P0453 set? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
4 | Was DTC P0113, DTC P0118, or DTC P0123 also set? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
Is the voltage near the specified value? | 4.9 V | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
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Was a repair necessary? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
Probe the FTP sensor ground circuit on the harness side with a test lamp connected to B+. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 | |
8 | Repair the open in the sensor ground circuit between the FTP sensor and the splice. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
9 | Repair the open in the sensor ground circuit between the PCM and the splice. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
10 | Replace the FTP sensor. Refer to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
11 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
Does the DTC run and pass? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 2 | |
13 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |
